For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony highlights Friday coverage from Italy, along with an abundance of early action in team figure skating. All events will stream on Peacock, and select others will air on NBC and USA Network with the first events at 4 a.

After revealing copyright issues would prevent him from performing his beloved Minions program, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté go approval to use it.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will run from Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 22. Over the course of those two weeks, athletes from 92 countries -- not including Russia or Belarus -- will compete in 16 different sports.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic games revealed what they're eating for their first meals in Milan—and it may surprise you.

Despite Florida's warm climate, several athletes from the Sunshine State are heading to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. See Floridians